Remote online notarization
Remote Online Notarization FAQs: Your Most Common Questions Answered
Your Most Common Questions Answered
NOTARY SERVICESREMOTE ONLINE NOTARIZATION
8/8/20265 min read
Remote Online Notarization FAQs: Your Most Common Questions Answered
Remote Online Notarization (RON) makes it possible to notarize eligible documents online without visiting a traditional notary's office. Whether you need a Power of Attorney, affidavit, business document, real estate document, or another document requiring notarization, RON can provide a convenient way to complete the process remotely.
At Golden Bridge Signings, we provide professional Remote Online Notarization services for eligible clients across the United States and, when permitted, for signers located outside the country.
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about online notarization.
1. What Is Remote Online Notarization?
Remote Online Notarization, or RON, is a notarization performed remotely using secure audio-video technology.
Instead of meeting a notary in person, you connect with the notary online. The notary verifies your identity, witnesses your electronic signature, and completes the required notarial act electronically.
Depending on the applicable requirements, the process can include:
Identity verification
Credential analysis
Live audio-video communication
Electronic signatures
Electronic notary certificates
Electronic notary seals
Electronic journals
Audio-video recording
RON allows eligible clients to complete their notarization without traveling to a physical notary's office.
2. What Do I Need to Get a Document Notarized Online?
Most RON appointments require:
A valid government-issued identification document
A reliable internet connection
A computer, tablet, or smartphone with a camera and microphone
The documents that need to be notarized
A quiet location where you can complete your appointment
Additional identity verification may be required depending on the state and the online notarization process being used.
Golden Bridge Signings will provide instructions to help you prepare for your appointment.
3. Do I Have to Be in the Same State as the Notary?
Not necessarily.
One of the major advantages of Remote Online Notarization is that the signer and notary can often be in different locations.
Depending on the applicable state requirements, you may be able to complete your notarization with a notary commissioned in another state.
This makes RON especially convenient if you're traveling, temporarily living in another state, or unable to find a convenient local notary.
4. Can I Complete a RON Appointment From Outside the United States?
Yes, in many cases.
Eligible international signers may be able to complete a Remote Online Notarization while physically located outside the United States.
For example, you may be located in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Vietnam, or another country while completing your appointment with a U.S.-commissioned online notary.
The notary does not necessarily have to be in the same country as the signer.
If your notarized document will be used internationally, the receiving organization may also require an apostille, authentication, or legalization.
5. What Types of Documents Can Be Notarized Online?
Many commonly notarized documents may be eligible for RON, including:
Powers of Attorney
Affidavits
Sworn statements
Business agreements
Contracts
Real estate documents
Financial documents
Authorization forms
Certain estate planning documents
Healthcare-related documents
Vehicle documents
Parental consent forms
Whether a document can be notarized online depends on applicable law and, in some cases, the requirements of the organization receiving the document.
6. Is Remote Online Notarization Secure?
Yes. RON uses technology and identity verification procedures designed to protect the integrity of the notarization.
Depending on the applicable requirements, the process may include:
Government-issued ID verification
Credential analysis
Identity authentication
Secure audio-video communication
Electronic notarial seals
Electronic journals
Recorded audio-video sessions
These features create a documented record of the online notarization.
7. Can a Notary Notarize My Document Without Me Being Present?
No. You must participate in the notarization process.
With traditional notarization, this generally means appearing personally before the notary. With RON, you appear remotely through the required live audio-video technology.
A notary cannot simply notarize your document without completing the required notarization process.
8. Can a Notary Refuse to Notarize a Document?
Yes. A notary may be required or permitted to refuse a notarization when the applicable legal requirements have not been met.
Examples may include situations where:
The signer cannot complete the required identity verification.
The signer does not appear willing or able to sign.
The document or notarization does not meet applicable requirements.
The notary has a legal reason that prevents them from performing the notarization.
A notary's role is to perform the authorized notarial act—not to provide legal advice or determine whether a document is legally appropriate for your situation.
9. Does a Notary Review My Document?
A notary verifies the information necessary to perform the notarial act, but a notary generally does not provide legal advice or determine whether the contents of your document are legally correct.
If you have questions about what your document means or whether it is appropriate for your situation, you should consult the appropriate attorney or professional.
Golden Bridge Signings focuses on providing the notarial service—not legal advice.
10. How Long Does an Online Notarization Take?
The time required depends on the type and number of documents, the identity verification process, and any additional requirements.
Many straightforward notarizations can be completed during a single online appointment.
Preparing your documents and identification before your appointment can help keep the process efficient.
11. Can Multiple People Sign During the Same Online Appointment?
In some circumstances, yes.
Multiple signers may be able to participate in the same Remote Online Notarization appointment when permitted by applicable law and the requirements of the document.
If your document requires multiple signers, Golden Bridge Signings can help determine the appropriate appointment setup.
12. Can I Use a RON-Notarized Document in Another State?
In many cases, yes.
However, the organization receiving your document may have specific requirements for accepting electronically signed or remotely notarized documents.
If your document is being submitted to a lender, title company, court, government agency, financial institution, or another organization, their document requirements should be followed.
13. Can I Use My Online-Notarized Document Internationally?
Potentially, yes.
A RON-notarized document may be used internationally, but additional authentication requirements can apply.
Depending on the destination country and the organization receiving the document, you may need an apostille, authentication, or legalization after notarization.
Golden Bridge Signings provides the Remote Online Notarization. Any additional authentication requirements depend on where the document will be used.
Why Choose Golden Bridge Signings?
At Golden Bridge Signings, we make Remote Online Notarization convenient, professional, and accessible.
Instead of searching for a local notary, driving to an office, and coordinating an in-person appointment, you can complete your eligible notarization online.
Convenient Online Appointments
Connect with your notary remotely from a convenient location.
Professional Service
Your notarization is handled through a professional online notarization process.
Secure Technology
Our RON process uses technology designed to support identity verification, electronic signatures, and required notarial records.
Nationwide Service
We provide Remote Online Notarization services for eligible clients across the United States, subject to applicable state requirements.
International Accessibility
Eligible signers located outside the United States may also be able to complete their notarization remotely.
English & Spanish Assistance
Golden Bridge Signings provides assistance in English and Spanish to make the online notarization experience easier for more clients.
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With Golden Bridge Signings, you can complete your eligible notarization online through a convenient and professional Remote Online Notarization process.
Schedule your Remote Online Notarization today and let Golden Bridge Signings make the process simple.
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